LATEST WRITINGS FROM PASTOR PHILIP HOPPE

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Harry Stamps Obituary–Why are people reading it?

I am sure some of you have read part of this obituary which has gone viral.  It is the obituary written by one of Harry … Harry Stamps Obituary–Why are people reading it?Read more

Posted inTheology and Practice

Blasphemy–Saturday Night Live Style

We westerners find it unthinkable when Muslims use a questionable depiction of Muhammad as a reason to act out in  violence.  And we are right … Blasphemy–Saturday Night Live StyleRead more

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Three Disciplines of Lent and the Christian Life

Almsgiving What? Almsgiving is the discipline of giving to those in any need. Why? We are freed in Christ to give knowing that God will … Three Disciplines of Lent and the Christian LifeRead more

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The Pope’s Resignation: The Rest of the Story

Pope Benedict XVI has announced that he will resign his office on February 28.  And while this news is shocking enough since no Pope has … The Pope’s Resignation: The Rest of the StoryRead more

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What I say does not matter

According to Barna, “There is plenty of research to show the declining sway of clergy, but who are Americans looking to instead? By more than … What I say does not matterRead more

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Could denial of absolute truth be good for the faith?

When it became apparent that postmodernism was not merely a movement of those caught up in a passing infidelity to modernism, many in the Church … Could denial of absolute truth be good for the faith?Read more

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Planned Parenthood Changes Its Terminology

According to this  article, Planned Parenthood will soon begin a public marketing campaign aimed at ridding their movement of the term “pro-choice.”  As one who … Planned Parenthood Changes Its TerminologyRead more